"Their Fair Share" tells the story of New Deal taxation and explains why it matters today.

What did Franklin Roosevelt know about progressive taxation that modern politicians don't? Quite a bit, it turns out. FDR understood that fairness matters; efficiency is not the only measure of a "good" tax.

The modern income tax is a product of this insight. Often frustrating and certainly imperfect, it still reflects popular notions of what's fair -- and what's not.

Tax History Project

The 100th Anniversary of the Income Tax

Tax Analysts takes a reflective look back on the 100th anniversary of the income tax.

A Public Service of Tax Analysts

Welcome to the Tax History Project, a public service initiative from Tax Analysts. Established in 1995, the Project provides scholars, policymakers, journalists, and the general public with information on the history of U.S. public finance.